Sandra Rilova

Sandra Rilova – Designer

Sandra is an illustrator specializing in book covers. With 8 years' experience, she’s created covers for major Spanish publishers.

Overview

With eight years of experience illustrating book covers, I love helping publishers and authors shape the first impression of their stories. I’ve had the pleasure of working with clients such as Penguin Random House, The Folio Society, Grupo Planeta, Editorial SM, Siruela, and Nórdica Libros, creating covers that feel both visually striking and true to the spirit of each book.

I’m easy to collaborate with and value clear communication, a smooth workflow, and meeting deadlines without stress. From early concepts to final artwork, I aim to offer creative solutions that make the process enjoyable and the outcomes distinctive. Whether you’re looking for something elegant, bold, or imaginative, I bring a fine-arts background, a strong sense of narrative, and genuine enthusiasm to every project.

Services
Fiction
Classics Contemporary Fiction Historical Fiction Historical Romance Literary Fiction Poetry Women's Fiction
Non-Fiction
Parenting & Families
Languages
English
Awards
  • Shortlisted at the V&A Illustrations Awards 2020
  • The Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition 2020
  • Finalist at the 56th edition of 2022 Bologna Children’s Book Fair
  • Longlisted at the World Illustration Awards 2025
Certifications
  • Graduated in Fine Arts at the University of Bilbao in Basque Country
  • Postgraduate in illustration at EINA in Barcelona

Work experience

Self-employed

Feb, 2017 — Present
I create book covers that blend strong storytelling with distinctive visual design, working on everything from modern fiction and literary classics to special illustrated editions for well-known publishers.

Portfolio

Ensoñación (AdN Editorial Grupo Anaya) (Spanish Edition)

Puchner, Eric

AdN Editorial Grupo Anaya

Illustration
Una vida de tres perros (Spanish Edition)

Thomas, Abigail

Errata Naturae Editores

Illustration
Lo que cabe en un instante

Thomas, Abigail

Errata Naturae Editores

Illustration
Hôzuki, la librería de Mitsuko (Otras Latitudes nº 56) (Spanish Edition)

Shimazaki, Aki

Nórdica Libros

Cover Design Illustration
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Ghost Gun: A Novel

ECK, cc

Midblock Press

Cover Design Illustration
Manual de supervivencia para padres en la era digital: Una mirada de la infancia a la adolescencia (Espasa Infancia y Adolescencia) (Spanish Edition)

Martínez, Beatriz

Espasa

Illustration
Huracán (AdN Editorial Grupo Anaya) (Spanish Edition)

Rodríguez, Javier

AdN Editorial Grupo Anaya

Illustration
Espejo roto: Prólogo de Rosa Montero (Biblioteca Breve) (Spanish Edition)

Mercè Rodoreda

Seix Barral

Illustration
Una joven en Tokio (Andanzas) (Spanish Edition)

Shimazaki, Aki

Tusquets Editores S.A.

Illustration
Luna llena (Andanzas) (Spanish Edition)

Shimazaki, Aki

Tusquets Editores S.A.

Illustration
Hoy honramos a los vivos (Gran Angular nº 416) (Spanish Edition)

Aguirre, Marina

Ediciones SM España

Cover Design Illustration
Entre visillos (Spanish Edition)

Martín Gaite, Carmen

Ediciones Siruela

Cover Design Illustration
Mitsborn - Trilogía original (edición especial estuche cantos pintados) / Mitsborn Original Trilogy Box (Special Edition Sprayed Edges) (Trilogía Original Mistborn)

Sanderson, Brandon

B de Bolsillo

Illustration
Canción de Navidad

Dickens, Charles

Austral

Cover Design Illustration
Maïmaï, el caracol de Tarô (Otras Latitudes) (Spanish Edition)

Shimazaki, Aki

Nórdica Libros

Cover Design Illustration
Ya no quedan ciudades (ESPASAesPOESÍA) (Spanish Edition)

Defreds

Espasa

Illustration
Transformaciones (Spanish and English Edition)

Sexton, Anne

Nórdica Libros

Cover Design Illustration
El país de los niños perdidos

Martín Garzo, Gustavo

Siruela

Illustration
He extendido mis sueños a tus pies (Ilustrados) (Spanish Edition)

Yeats, William Butler

Nórdica Libros

Illustration
El arte de la prudencia (edición ilustrada): Aforismos esenciales para una vida de éxito (Spanish Edition)

Gracián, Baltasar

ROCA EDITORIAL

Cover Design Illustration
La sombra del cardo (Otras Latitudes) (Spanish Edition)

Shimazaki, Aki

Nórdica Libros

Cover Design Illustration

Sandra has 6 reviews

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Evan H.

Evan H.

Sep, 2026

She was incredible to work with from start to finish. Her artwork is exceptional, but just as impressive was the experience of working with her. Communication was excellent, she was professional and genuinely kind, and she came prepared with multiple creative ideas rather than forcing the project...
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CC E.

CC E.

May, 2026

This was my debut novel, and I couldn’t have asked for a better collaborator on the cover design. Sandra was responsive, thoughtful, and highly professional throughout the process. She presented several strong initial concepts and typographic directions, and then worked closely with me to refine ...
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Elaine Y.

Elaine Y.

May, 2026

Sandra is a gifted illustrator. Her designs are not just beautiful but are full of story. She was responsive to my needs, took the time to understand my book, and prompt in creating designs for me and even through in an extra one. I highly recommend her.
Kimberly G.

Kimberly G.

Apr, 2026

Sandra was absolutely amazing and wonderful to work with. I came to her with certain images I thought I wanted to have on my book cover. She immediately asked if I was committed to exactly those images or would rather have her use them as inspiration to create something new. I said I'd rather ha...
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Gemma B.

Gemma B.

Mar, 2026

I can’t say enough good things about Sandra. If you’re lucky enough to work with her, she is so talented, patient, and thoughtful. She asked many questions that never occurred to me to ensure we would be a good fit. She also took feedback, but to be honest she listened so well from the outset tha...
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What should I look for in a book cover designer’s portfolio?

Personally, when I look at a designer's portfolio, I'm less interested in whether every cover is beautiful and more interested in whether each one feels right for the book. A cover can be stunning, but if it gives readers the wrong impression about the story, it's not really doing its job. One t...
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